The National Gallery of Umbria in Perugia

The National Gallery of Umbria has its seat in the Palazzo dei Priori, which is in Corso Vannucci. Its foundation is dated back in 1878 and it has the richest and the most complete artistic patrimony in all the region.
The works here kept covers a period that goes from XIII to the XIX century and they are organized under a chronological path: at the third floor there are the works dated back from the XIII to the XV century, and at the second floor the works dated back from XVI to the XIX century. The big difference between this museum and other museums consist in the fact that in this gallery the works are kept in a little space, so they follow one an other without breaks. You can admire in one sight all the Virgins and the politician represented by the Florentine painting in 1400, the masterpiece of the Renaissance and the unique pieces of Umbria goldsmith art. Among all these works stand out the Duccio Buoninsegna, Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico, Pinturicchio and Perugino ones. Furthermore there are specific collection dedicated to the goldsmith art, to the ancient graphic, to the topography and to the Umbria tissues.

Information to visit the National Gallery of Umbria:

When: From Tuesday to Sunday, 8,30 am – 7,30 pm
Never: Monday, 1st January, 1st May and 25th December
Tickets: 6,50 €, reduced tickets 3,25 €
How to get here: Palazzo dei Priori is in Corso Vannucci, in the ancient part of the city.